Couturier ‘game-time decision’ tonight

Flyers rookie Sean Couturier, injured last Thursday, participated in Sunday's morning skate and is a "game-time decision" to play tonight in New Jersey in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, general manager Paul Holmgren said.

Couturier suffered a lower-body injury that is believed to be a knee issue in the first period of Game 3 during a fight for the puck with New Jersey forward David Clarkson.

The 19-year-old center missed the rest of the game, then skipped Saturday's practice, although he did do some light skating on his own beforehand.

During Sunday's morning skate, Couturier appeared completely healthy while taking part in drills.

If Couturier doesn't play, his spot on the Flyers' fourth line will go to rookie winger Zac Rinaldo, a healthy scratch five games in a row. Rinaldo returing would shift Max Talbot from wing to center on the fourth line.

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